A pot of gold at the end of the rainbow
Somebody I chatted with tonight told me my life was incomplete. He was patronizing. He said, “It has to be more than what I am experiencing. Small town life is limited and not challenging.” “It couldn’t be fun.” he insisted. Anyway I have no regrets with the way I live my life. Every day on earth is a bonus from God.
Benghui told me he wanted to go jogging. Reluctantly I canceled my plans and accompanied him jogging. We are very different. I walk straight from point A to point B. He is like a bee flying here and there, moving in a zig-zag manner : distracted by flowers, cats, kittens, unusual visual objects, sounds etc. And of course there is the one-sided conversation where I give an occasional grunt to indicate I am still around.
Examples :
It is so colorful. It must be a kindergarten.
The kitten is so small. The mother must be near.
I must smell the flower.
Why do you move so fast/slow?
They cycle on the street. They are so young. It must be very dangerous.
You are tired, daddy?
His reserve of energy is amazing.
Daddy, you cannot catch me!
Benghui : Daddy, we are going to be rich. See. There is a rainbow. I read in a book. There is a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow.
Daddy : I found the pot of gold. ( looking at him )
Benghui : Huh?
Your kid is very fortunate beng
Glad you like your life as it is. One day I got time I sure drop by your place!
U will b most welcome as a guest
This has got to be the best of the best post you’ve ever had!!! Five-star!!! I was so touched by your closing sentence! That’s what being a parent is all about!
Thank you. Coming from an English teacher, it is a compliment
I think it was you who said to me before, you and I share the same philosophy of life, or something to that effect.
That pot of gold is ever so close to those who enjoy the simple pleasures.
I feel a lot of family warmth in this blog entry and your kid is so fortunate to have such a loving father…
may i adopt you
the rainbow looks awesome. My gf, recently saw a double rainbow … once in a lifetime !!
camera shud always b stand by for a pic opportuity
Rainbow and pot of gold at the end??? Sounds like the webfetti on my blog (R) side below my BLOG ARCHIVES heading. physiomom.blogspot.com
i saw it. it is beautiful